Acute Care Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States UTHealth Houston Full time
Join Our Team as an Acute Care Nurse Specialist

UTHealth Houston's Department of Surgery is seeking a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Specialist to enhance our Urology division.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver advanced nursing care to patients with intricate acute, critical, and chronic health conditions in both clinic and hospital environments.
  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments, providing suitable treatment and monitoring medication orders.
  • Coordinate and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Assist in gathering patient histories and screening for co-morbidities while offering guidance on preventative health measures.
  • Perform physical examinations and episodic care under physician supervision.
  • Order and interpret necessary laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests.
  • Monitor patient treatment programs and communicate vital medical information to attending physicians.
  • Facilitate patient education on medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
  • Assist physicians in making therapeutic decisions and maintain accurate patient records.
  • Respond effectively to emergency situations and perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

  • Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse and APRN-NP.
  • Specialty certification as required by the department.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or specialty certification as mandated.

Education:

  • Master's degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or completion of a post-master's Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.

Experience:

  • No prior experience required; however, experience in the relevant clinical area is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.

Security Considerations:

This position may involve security-sensitive responsibilities as outlined by Texas Education Code.

Veteran Information:

Military occupations relevant to the qualifications for this role may include various codes related to nursing and healthcare.



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